Assist. Prof. Dr.Monaem Elmnifi is a dedicated mechanical engineering professional known for his strong expertise in renewable energy, heat transfer, materials science, and advanced manufacturing technologies. In his roles as Assistant and Associate Lecturer at the University of Benghazi, along with his academic contributions at Bright Star University, he has played a key part in teaching core mechanical engineering courses and guiding students toward practical, research-driven learning. His supervision of undergraduate projects demonstrates a clear focus on sustainable engineering solutions, including waste-to-energy conversion systems, solar-powered adsorption cooling technologies, and hybrid solar–wind energy generation tailored to regional needs. His academic influence is further evidenced by notable research metrics: Scopus records 261 citations by 204 documents, 40 indexed publications, and an h-index of 9. His ORCID profile lists 54 works, with 50 publicly visible. Google Scholar reflects a strong scholarly impact with 1,015 citations, an h-index of 19, and an i10-index of 29. These achievements highlight Mr. Monaem Hamad Elmnifi’s professional strength, his commitment to advancing mechanical engineering knowledge, and his growing contribution to sustainable energy research and engineering education.
Featured Publications
Nassar, Y. F., El-Khozondar, H. J., Khaleel, M. M., Ahmed, A. A., Alsharif, A. H., … Elmnifi, M. (2024). Design of reliable standalone utility-scale pumped hydroelectric storage powered by PV/Wind hybrid renewable system. Energy Conversion and Management, 322, 119173.
Khaleel, M., Nassar, Y., El-Khozondar, H. J., Elmnifi, M., Rajab, Z., Yaghoubi, E., … others. (2024). Electric vehicles in China, Europe, and the United States: Current trend and market comparison. International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Sustainability, 1–20.
Makhzom, A. M., Aissa, K. R., Alshanokie, A. A., Nassar, Y. F., El-Khozondar, H. J., … Elmnifi, M. (2023). Carbon dioxide life cycle assessment of the energy industry sector in Libya: A case study. International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Sustainability, 145–163.
Khaleel, M., Yusupov, Z., Alderoubi, N., Abdul_jabbar, R. L., Elmnifi, M., … others. (2024). Evolution of emissions: The role of clean energy in sustainable development. Challenges in Sustainability, 12(2), 122–135.
Jenkins, P., Elmnifi, M., Younis, A., & Emhamed, A. (2019). Hybrid power generation by using solar and wind energy: Case study. World Journal of Mechanics, 9(4), 81–93.
Nassar, Y., Irhouma, M., Salem, M., El-Khozondar, H., Suliman, S., Elmnifi, M., … others. (2025). Towards green economy: Case of electricity generation sector in Libya. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development Journal, 14(1), 334–360.
Moria, H., & Elmnifi, M. (2020). Feasibility study into possibility potentials and challenges of renewable energy in Libya. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(3), 12546–12560.
Nassar, Y. F., El-Khozondar, H. J., Abouqeelah, M. H., Abubaker, A. A., Miskeen, A. B., … Elmnifi, M. (2023). Simulating the energy, economic and environmental performance of concentrating solar power technologies using SAM: Libya as a case study. Journal of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 12(2), 4–23.